Logical Recursion

A self‑referential process in reasoning where a logical principle is applied to itself, often producing infinite regress or paradoxical layers. Logical recursion appears when one argues about the rules of argument, and then argues about the rules for arguing about argument, and so on. In online debates, it manifests as “meta‑stacking”: first accusing someone of a fallacy, then being accused of the fallacy fallacy, then of fallacy fallacy fallacy. Logical recursion can be productive (deepening analysis) or paralyzing (endless regress without resolution).

Example: “She pointed out his ad hominem; he said she was committing the fallacy fallacy; she said he was now committing the fallacy fallacy fallacy. Logical recursion: arguments folding back on themselves until the original point is lost.”

by Dumu The Void March 25, 2026

Theory of Logical Recursivity and Generativity

The idea that it is possible to construct formal logical, rational, philosophical, and scientific structures from practically any starting assumptions—given enough ingenuity and a willingness to accept the resulting systems. There is no single “correct” foundation; rather, the space of possible logical systems is vast and generative. The theory challenges foundationalist projects that seek a unique, self‑evident starting point for reason, showing instead that reason can be productively plural. It explains why alternative logics (paraconsistent, intuitionistic, etc.) coexist and why different philosophical systems can be internally consistent yet mutually incompatible.

Theory of Logical Recursivity and Generativity Example: “He insisted that only classical logic was rational; she invoked the theory of logical recursivity and generativity to show that intuitionistic logic was also rational—just starting from different axioms.”

by Dumu The Void April 1, 2026